Limiting-Competition-under-SAT_-_CJSOTF_VSAT_17-038_17APR17_SIGNED.pdf

Control Number: 17-038 Requirement Title: CJSOTF-OIR VSAT

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Memorandum for Record – Limiting Competition at or below the Simplified

Acquisition Threshold

1. Contracting Activity: 641st CCT, RCC-KU, 408th CSB Camp Arifjan, Kuwait

2. Description of Action:

Nature: New Requirement Follow-on Requirement

Pricing/Contract Type: Fixed Price Time & Materials/Labor Hours Cost Reimbursable Hybrid

Funds: Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) Other Funds: ________

FY: 2017

Name of Proposed Contractor(s) and Address:

4k Solutions, LLC, 11255 Rambling Trail, Midland, GA 31820 Lepton Global Solutions, 8381 Old Courthouse Road Suite 200, Vienna, VA 22182 Simba Enterprises, LLC, 21 Fort Evans Rd Ste F, Leesburg, VA 20176

Brand Name Buy: Yes No

3. Description of Services or Supplies:

A. Quantity of 10 x Alienware 17.3" 4K Ultra HD Laptop Drive + 128GB SSD.

Screen: 17.3-inch (1920 x 1080) 127dpi IPS matt anti-glare Processor: 4.1GHz Intel Core i7-6820MHz, Graphics Card: 4 cores Nvidia GeForce

GTX980M 8GB GDDR5

Memory: 16GB 2133MHz DDR4 RAM Hard Drive: 1TB 7200rpm SATA HDD Boot Up Hard Drive: 512GB SSD Gigabit ethernet 802.11b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO Bluetooth 4.0 3x USB 3.0 1x USB-C Thunderbolt HDMI

1.4 Noble Security Slot

SDXC card slot Stereo speakers 2MP webcam Dual mic 3.5mm headset jack UK tiled keyboard with numberpad and macro keys Two-button lit trackpad 31Wh lithium-ion battery, removable Microsoft Office 3 year subscription Adobe Pro 3 year subscription 430 x 292 x 34.4mm 3780g

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Delivery Date: (05/15/2017) Total Value: $15,390

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold (SAT), only one source reasonably available, urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand name, or industrial mobilization.

Or

FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) and 8.405-6(b)(1)Brand Name FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B) Only One Source is Capable FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on

Or

FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(B) Only One Awardee is Capable FAR 16.505(a)(4) Brand Name FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(A) Urgency FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(C) Logical Follow-on FAR 16.505(b)(2)(i)(D) Minimum Guarantee

5. Reasons for Authority Cited:

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)/Publically Available Information (PAI) gathering requirements include: 1TB or greater solid state hard drive, 16GB or greater memory, and additional optimized processing capabilities. Several options exist that provide the necessary specifications, however, the Alienware chassis is the most expandable model which will allow for future hardware upgrades instead of purchasing entirely new systems. The nature of Open Source Intelligence Gathering is dynamic in nature, therefore an adaptable laptop platform is essential to ensure continual and evolving support to OSINT requirements. Alienware laptops are structured in way that necessary upgradable items such as memory, graphics cards, and storage drives are easily accessible, whereas other laptops require manufacturer-level access to those parts of the chassis. The access afforded by the Alienware laptops allows customizable modifications to be done at the lowest level, allowing the OSINT cell to keep pace with advancing technology and maintain critical feeds on intelligence without experiencing delays by sending components back to the manufacturer.

6. Publicizing Contract Actions: Requirement to post justification in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(3), FAR 13.105(c), or FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii)(A)

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Action is NOT a brand name restriction and is under $150K, no posting required

Action is a brand name restriction, under $25K, no posting required Action is a brand name restriction, over $25K. This memorandum will be redacted and posted with the solicitation.

Action is a brand name restriction over $25K but will not be posted due to exception:

FAR 6.305(f) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(A)

FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(B) FAR 8.405-6(b)(3)(iii)(C) FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii(C)

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted by contacting industry. Quotes were received from three different stateside vendors, all were able satisfy the itemized requirement. Research was also conducted on Army CHESS, but vendors in that marketplace were not able to satisfy all requirements. An RFI through NASA SEWP was also released, the results of which are pending. Research indicates that a firm fixed price type contract will be feasible and suitable.

8. Other Facts: N/A

9. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance which are included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Typed Name: Blake Stover Date: 17 APR 17 Title: OSINT OIC

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10. Contracting Officer Certification/Approval:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost or price to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable based upon effective competition between vendors on the Army’s preferred IT marketplace, CHESS. The brand name or equal verbiage will not affect the ability of multiple vendors to compete on this quote, thereby ensuring price reasonableness.

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I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that completing this purchase as a sole source is in the best interest of the Government. Additionally, I approve this justification to limit competition subject to the availability of funds and provided that the services or supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition.

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